Anyone remember Mike Webber?

Klif50 · August 10, 2011 12:36AM

When I lived in Laurel, Maryland from 1976 to 1981 I spent a lot of time in a coin shop initially owned by Mike Webber, called Coins of Laurel. He did the show circuit while Rusty Vanalstein ran the shop while he was away. I bought a lot of stuff from Mike over the years but lost track of him. He sold the shop around 79 or so to James Burns who was running it when I left. I did a lot of partime work in shop and always wondered what happened to the people that were there. Greg Brumfield (could have the wrong last name) worked there too. I wonder if any of them are still in the coin business. The shop was located in the Laurel Shopping Center, the same one where George Wallace was shot.
I love reliving old memories.

TPRC · August 10, 2011 3:46AM

There is a Mike Weber who was at both the Annandale coin last month and at the Vienna coin show this past weekend. He set-up with a guy named Todd Vonzuben (sp?), I believe. I never met them before Annandale, but he seemed like a nice guy and I bought a couple of pieces from Todd. Anyway, if it is the same Mike Weber, and I guess it is, I understand he is still active. Sorry, but I do not have his contact info.

Julian · August 10, 2011 4:29AM

Same Mike Weber. He is still in suburban MD, although not doing as much in numismatics. I see him every so often.

johnny9434 · August 10, 2011 5:52AM

I remember hearing the name but not in some time. I'm glad he is well

coindeuce · August 10, 2011 6:57AM

Todd vonZuben and Webber are currently the subjects (perps) of an investigation concerning a transaction with a current C.C.E. dealer that went sour. The details are available to subscribers of the C.C.E. network, or by contacting Central Wisconsin Coin Company at 715-387-2440.

Klif50 · August 10, 2011 7:09AM

Julian, I remember you coming by the shop a couple of times and also remember setting up at a show just a few tables away from you. Before the show opened I bought a G 1921-D Mercury Dime from you to finish out my set. I was always impressed by you and the coins you carried.

Julian · August 10, 2011 9:32AM

<< <i>Julian, I remember you coming by the shop a couple of times and also remember setting up at a show just a few tables away from you. Before the show opened I bought a G 1921-D Mercury Dime from you to finish out my set. I was always impressed by you and the coins you carried. >>

That's quite a few weeks ago!! Do you remember where the show was?

Klif50 · August 10, 2011 11:04AM

Julian,
I don't remember the name of the venue but it wasn't far from Laurel. I rode with Rusty Vanalstein and it was less than a 30 minute drive. It was a Sunday only show if I remember. The shop was open 7 days a week but we only did the show on Sunday. I'm pretty sure the dime, way below your usual fare was part of a trade that you had made and wanted to get it out of inventory fast. You made my day though. We are talking about maybe 1977 or 1978.

Julian · August 10, 2011 12:52PM

There is nothing numismatic beneath my fare. I buy wheat cents and inexpensive foreign coins in my store.

I have always liked the 21-d dime and would love to buy it back.

Anyone remember Mike Webber?

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